Novartis gains FDA approval for new MS drug
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-09-22T15:35:09ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health regulators have approved the first pill to treat the underlying causes of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating nervous system disorder that has traditionally been treated with injectable drugs.... hosted.ap.org |
Dengue case prompts warning to clean up gardens
Townsville City Council in north Queensland is urging residents in suburban Hermit Park to check their backyards for mosquito breeding sites, after another confirmed case of dengue fever. abc.net.au |
Abortion trial sparks legislation debate
The outcome of the trial of a Cairns couple, accused of procuring an illegal abortion, has sparked calls for Queensland's abortion laws to be overhauled. abc.net.au |
Spain smoking law to be enforced
Spain is famed for its smoke-filled bars, corner cafes and restaurants but a tough new anti-smoking law will rid the country of its dubious status as one of Europe's easiest places to light up. bbc.co.uk |
Mind: A Fate That Narcissists Will Hate: Being Ignored
The personality disorder will be discarded, along with four others, in the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. feeds.nytimes.com |